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In Jordanian terror plot, officials see hand of resurgent al-Qaeda branch
Officials say foiled plot to strike U.S., Jordanian targets received critical support from al-Qaeda in Iraq.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Move over, Hope Diamond: Here comes the Dom Pedro aquamarine
The Smithsonian's glittering new treasure has had a long and winding path from Brazil to its new home.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
U.S. climate aid targets poorest nations
Funds help vulnerable countries cope with impacts of climate change.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
D.C. debates best path to cleaner water
"Green" project to absorb stormwater put before EPA; opponents see idea as stalling tactic to avoid tunnel plan.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
State lawmakers gird for battle over Medicaid expansion
With barely a year before the expansion is scheduled to begin, only 14 states seem certain to join in.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
D.C. area's long stretch of warmer-than-usual months ended in Nov.
After 12 months of above-average temperatures, November 2012 was cooler than the norm.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Recommended literary works under new Common Core standards
Here are some of the works recommended under the Common Core State Standards in English.
(, The Washington Post)
In education policy, a fight over what to read
English teachers around country worry that new academic standards are pushing out literature.
( by Lyndsey Layton , The Washington Post)
U-Va. student, Falls Church resident killed in boating accident in Caribbean
Casey Schulman, a member of the school's Semester at Sea program, was due to return home this week.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council busy as session winds down
The city council has much on its plate as a tumultuous session winds down.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Retired military officers target law they say hampers suicide prevention
In battle against rising deaths, officers say law limits their ability to discuss gun ownership with those at risk.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council busy as session winds down
The city council has much on its plate as a tumultuous session winds down.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Why Norquist is as powerful as ever
Grover Norquist's influence in the GOP spans well beyond his well-known fixation on taxes.
( by Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)
The Explainer: What is sequestration?
The drastic spending cuts could begin in less than a month.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
How about for most people in the D.C. area -- do you think work plays too big a role in their lives, too little or about the right amount? (AMONG EMPLOYED)
( by , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Different treatment for a live-in girlfriend?
She's a traditionalist on marriage, and she wonders how to treat her son's live-in girlfriend at family gatherings.
(, The Washington Post)
At Kennedy Center Honors, a whole lotta love
Led Zeppelin, Buddy Guy, Natalia Makarova, David Letterman and Dustin Hoffman get all-star tributes.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Marc Cary's soulful abstractions
The jazz pianist and his Focus Trio pursued an idiosyncratic, abstract sound with soul and earthiness.
( by Michael J. West , The Washington Post)
At Atlas Performing Arts Center, So Percussion is so good
REVIEW | The New York-based quartet outshone ACME and yMusic in an exciting night of contemporary music.
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post)
21st Century Consort weighs romanticism and realism of Civil War
The result is not exactly a middle road but it was a scenic one.
( by Joan Reinthaler , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Hurricane Sandy's tab for damages tops cost of Hurricane Irene
The United States has awarded $180 million in contracts tied to the superstorm's devastation.
( by Danielle Ivory , Bloomberg)
Tax hike talk hits a stalemate
Both sides struck an uncompromising tone Sunday, as warnings mounted they won't be able to reach a deal.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Lockheed, Northrop among local bidders for presidential copter fleet
After a high-profile termination, the presidential helicopter program is starting anew.
( by Marjorie Censer Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Arlington's AvalonBay gains strength in $6.5 million deal for Archstone
The deal accelerates the strategy of buying projects in high barrier-to-entry coastal markets.
( by Jonathan O'Connell Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
New at the top: Brooke Runnette
President of National Geographic Television is on a mission to show the drama of science and adventure.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Alabama, Notre Dame to meet for title
The college football bowl matchups include games for Navy, Va. Tech and a BCS spot for Northern Illinois.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Dec. 3
TV and radio listings: Dec. 3
(, The Washington Post)
Williams is prepared for Giants
In his third year, Redskins left tackle Trent Williams has matured into a force and a team leader.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
Maryland's Turgeon, Mason's Hewitt dealing with youthful exuberance
OPINION I In their second seasons, coaches Mark Turgeon and Paul Hewitt are relying on young players.
(, The Washington Post)
OPINION | Hold the coronation for RGIII
The rookie quarterback is scintillating, but fans should wait a little while before crowning him the best ever.
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
In Jordanian terror plot, officials see hand of resurgent al-Qaeda branch
Officials say foiled plot to strike U.S., Jordanian targets received critical support from al-Qaeda in Iraq.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Syrian forces pummel rebels in capital
Extraordinary assault on outskirts of Damascus as anti-government rebels try to move into city center.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Abbas returns home to hero's welcome
Palestinians celebrate after gaining limited recognition of statehood by the United Nations.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
Egypt's high court suspends work as political crisis deepens
Decision made after Islamist supporters of President Mohamed Morsi swarmed the court.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)
Iron Dome missile defense system represents breakthrough for Israel
Defying skeptics, radar-guided munitions destroyed hundreds of rockets fired into Israel from Gaza.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Paying for charitable giving
Overwhelmingly, the tax deduction benefits the wealthy.
(, The Washington Post)
Bad-faith bargaining
Protecting retiree benefits is the left's version of "no new taxes."
(, The Washington Post)
Why sanity looks strange
Obama made his move. It's now the GOP's turn.
(, The Washington Post)
An intolerable status quo
The U.S. must act in Bahrain.
( by Elisa Massimino , The Washington Post)
Tricare and debt reduction
Health care for the military should not be immune from cost savings.
(, The Washington Post)
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